Bernard A. Friedman
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 and confirmed by voice vote, Bernard A. Friedman is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. He earned a law degree from Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State University College of Law) in 1968. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 19, 1988
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1988
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State College of Law) 1968
- Succeeded
- Robert Edward DeMascio
- Succeeded by
- Gershwin Allen Drain
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Eastern District of Michigan · succeeded Robert Edward DeMascio | Reagan (R) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
38 years on the Eastern District of Michigan. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).